Nhra announces 2019 nhra pro stock schedule dragzine. It has been a feature of nhra drag racing since the 1980s when it was added to the professional class structure and has since spread around the globe. The nhra officially recognized pro stock as a professional eliminator in 1970 where it was slotted below top fuel and funny car, just as it is configured today. All nhra pro stock class motorcycles must be manufactured in 1998 or later and they must retain the stock appearance. How much horse power does nhra pro stock motorcycle have. Sep 22, 2016 matt smith explains the steps pro stock motorcycle riders do to bring their bike to a stop following a run. The 2014 nhra pro stock motorcycle series kicks off with the amalie oil gatornationals in gainesville, fl, with the competition in the class looking to be as tight as it ever has. It was heads up racing, first car to the stripe wins. Probably the biggest selling point was when a startup team had their new engine purchase shipped. The late dave schultz is the alltime leader in pro stock motorcycle victories with 45. National hot rod association masthead remove all of page iii page iii 1092019 introduction. Nov 11, 2018 the nhra announced today that in 2019, the pro stock category will compete in 18 events in the nhra mello yello drag racing series, which competitors believe is the sweet spot for the category.
Oct 09, 2019 new billet 4valve cylinder head approved for suzuki nhra pro stock motorcycle competition october 9, 2019 anne proffit drag racing, news, nhra, racing 0 even as the few riders in nhras mello yello drag racing series pro stock motorcycle class have used an outdated suzuki engine case from the late 1970s, suzuki hasnt shown much. Everyone is welcome to race here without having to make major changes to your sleds. Nhra officials have released the 2020 schedule for the pro stock motorcycle category of the nhra mello yello drag racing series. Buy a rulebook 2019 to 2020 rulebook amendments 2020 rulebook 2020 rulebook amendments junior dragster racing league rulebook. Nhra to allow any accepted enginebody combination in pro. A motorcycle drag racer himself in the 1960s muzzy came back into the sport running various classes and winning championships in the amaprostar series. The 2020 nhra rulebook is now online and viewable by all who wish to compete in the nhra arena. Exclusive photos of our new nhra suzuki bike build. Because the pro stock and pro stock motorcycle classes have. Nhra pro stock engines are restricted to a maximum 500 cu in 8. Inthe proandsemisprocategories,lanechoiceisdeterminedbyelapsed times. The nhra further tweaked the rules in the offseason to gain even greater parity between makes.
The 2016 nhra mello yello drag racing season was announced on september 5, 2015 there were 24 top fuel, funny car, and pro stock car events, and 16 pro stock motorcycle events scheduled. The current nhra pro stock motorcycle elapsed time record is 6. Except where a breakout rule is in place, the winner is the first vehicle to cross the finish line, and therefore the. This is a column that i have been hoping to scribe for a long time. Most bikes compete with either big displacement normal aspirated motors to nitrous or turbocharged machines. Motogp is not the only motorcycle racing series beset by the new fashion for making rules of the week. He entered the nhra pro stock wars four years ago with a kawasaki zx12 with rider ryan schnitz but was not able to qualify the bike. These are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport and are in no way a. Is the new pro stock motorcycle rule a kneejerk reaction.
For 20, harleydavidson and buell will both be allowed a maximum 160cubic inch displacement cid, for a 60degree, twovalve, pushrod engine. Apr 03, 2019 the nhra stands behind its claim to create parity within the pro stock motorcycle class but they continue to punish those teams that are working feverishly to improve. The nhra stands behind its claim to create parity within the pro stock motorcycle class but they continue to punish those teams that are working feverishly to improve. Mar 12, 2007 a motorcycle drag racer himself in the 1960s muzzy came back into the sport running various classes and winning championships in the amaprostar series. The nhra pro stock motorcycle drag racing series is the pinnacle rung of professional motorcycle drag racing. First, hood scoops were gone, then carburetors were gone. Nhra revises 20 pro stock bike schedule drag illustrated. In 20, the pro stock motorcycle class will visit zmax dragway in charlotte, n. By matt polito the turmoil in the pro stock motorcycle class has subsided from nearfrenzy earlier in the year as the nhra struggles to maintain parity between the now four different brands of motorcycle regularly competing. Nov 01, 2017 the nhra pro stock motorcycle drag racing series is the pinnacle rung of professional motorcycle drag racing. Jaw dropping dot tire gsxr fights off hayabusa as top 10 nhra pro street turbo drag bike battle. Stock appearance specifications include having the front fender, a simulated headlight, a simulated taillight, and the manufacturers identification displayed on both sides of the bike.
See more ideas about drag bike, racing motorcycles and drag racing. But even though nhra pro stock v8 engines are limited to 500 cubic inches 8. New billet 4valve cylinder head approved for suzuki nhra pro. The pro stock class in nhra has been subject to many changes and resulting drama over the past couple of years. Pro stock motorcycle nhra and ihra these highly modified vehicles, which can run under 6. Three engines compete in national hot rod association nhra pro stock motorcycle psm. In a historymaking decision made at the request of the teams, nhra will allow pro stock racers to run any currently approved engine combination in any currently approved body, regardless of the. Pro stock engines use electronic fuel injection and spec gasoline and are restricted to a maximum of 500 cubic inches. Competitors in pro stock motorcycle have a choice of two drastically different powerplants, both of which are capable of 6. Nhra mello yello drag racing series 5th paragraph page ix 1092019 pro stock motorcycle is the twowheel category in the nhra mello yello drag racing series. Run in conjunction with the lucas oil drag racing series program. The category will compete fourwide along with top fuel, funny car and pro stock. Racers wanting a pro tree must have a p before their dialin. Along with his jmi racing pro stock motorcycle team, the squad will introduce fmt, inc.
Top gas is run on qualified 64 bike field, based on a standard of 8. Is the new nhra pro stock motorcycle rule a kneejerk. Matt smith explains the steps pro stock motorcycle riders do to bring their bike to a stop following a run. The top fuel, funny car, pro stock, and pro stock motorcycle classes share top billing in the sports nhra mello yello drag. The nhra technical department is increasing the minimum weight of the harleydavidson, victory, erik buell racing and buell motorcycles from 625 pounds to 640 pounds. Mar 06, 2014 the 2014 nhra pro stock motorcycle series kicks off with the amalie oil gatornationals in gainesville, fl, with the competition in the class looking to be as tight as it ever has. Victory in nhra pro stock motorcycle page 3 victory. After the season opener at the 50th amalie motor oil gatornationals in gainesville, florida. As a fan, youll love it, because it brings you inside the highly technical world of nhra drag racing like nothing else can.
Pro stock motorcycle, formerly known as pro stock bike, is a motorcycle drag racing class that is the twowheeled equivalent of pro stock. One of the key parts of these rules is the factoring numbers that are near the top of the rules. We think the new schedule will increase participation by relieving the economic burden and time commitment that comes with 24 events, which. Bigger usually is better in a pro stock enginea mantra that the mountain motors took to extreme measures with displacements closing in on 1,000 cubic inches, or 16plus liters. This is general information only and you should always refer to the current official nhra rule book. Nationals, as this class, together with top fuel, funny car and pro stock, solidifies the countdown entries over the next four days. Classbyclass regulations and requirements, racing procedures, and. We caught up with twotime nhra pro stock motorcycle national champion, matt smith, to see what really goes into building and racing one of these extreme, twowheeled machines. All other motorcycle minimum weights will remain the same. New billet 4valve cylinder head approved for suzuki nhra pro stock motorcycle competition october 9, 2019 anne proffit drag racing, news, nhra, racing 0 even as the few riders in nhras mello yello drag racing series pro stock motorcycle class have used an outdated suzuki engine case from the late 1970s, suzuki hasnt shown much. May 19, 2008 nhra rule changes rattle pro stock motorcycle.
Pro stock was basically an outgrowth of the super stock class yet it featured a less stringent set of rules and no handicaps. Must be stocktype engine specifically designed and manufactured for. It was this factoring by nhra that would lead directly to the development of the vehicle known as the taxi. Pro stock motorcycle boasts a 22bike field for this 64th annual chevrolet performance u.
Stock appearance specifications include having the front fender, a simulated headlight, a simulated taillight, and the manufacturers identification displayed on. Nhra adjusts pro stock bike engine rules speed sport. In addition, the bikes will be featured at the inaugural nhra new england nationals in epping, n. Drag racing is a type of motor racing in which automobiles or motorcycles compete, usually two. Below lie the complete set of rules for pro stock eliminator in the year 1974. Inordertoensurecompliancewiththerulesandregulations,thecmdra. Time capsule 1970s pro stock drag racing fuel curve.
New nhra pro stock rules for 2016 pro stocks future injection. Tonglet, who is regarded as one of the most technically sound. Oct 18, 2012 in 20, the pro stock motorcycle class will visit zmax dragway in charlotte, n. All 2019 nhra safety requirements supersede this book these rules are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing events and to establish standards for such events. Competitors rely on spec racing gasoline to produce elapsed. The team switched to a vtwin buell in 2005 and schnitz. The basic platform for the army bike is similar to what has ruled pro stock bikes since the mid80s, consisting of a kosman rigid frame with a 70inch wheelbase carrying a 92cubicinch 1507cc suzuki inlinefourcylinder motor pushing a minimum of 600 pounds total weight including the rider, all in accordance with nhra rules. Dec 05, 2017 the pro stock class in nhra has been subject to many changes and resulting drama over the past couple of years. The nhra pro stock motorcycle season opener may have been postponed but for rider marc ingwersen the exitement is still off the charts.
All cars must meet nhra rules and pass technical inspection. Meanwhile, those who are complaining arent putting in the work necessary to successfully compete. For 20, harleydavidson and buell will both be allowed a maximum 160cubic inch displacement cid, for a. No busas are running pro stock motorcycle,and all of the suzukis are forced to run old gs cases and heads and limited to 1700 ccs whereas the so called buells and hdsneither actually containing any parts made by either buell or hdare allowed over 2600 ccs160 cubic inches compared to 107 for suzukis. The nhra announced today that in 2019, the pro stock category will compete in 18 events in the nhra mello yello drag racing series, which competitors believe is the sweet spot for the category. If youre a serious fan or a potential racer, this book is for you. Power rankings are a rating used to rank race teams against each other and are updated on a.
Pro stock motorcycle riders will once again compete at 16 of the 24. Jim maroney doesnt see new countdown rules changing way small teams. Refer to the current nhra rulebook or nhra rule amendments for. Navigating the nhra pro stock motorcycle series with vance. Every year, nhra shares its secrets and makes its complete rules available to the public for every class from top fuel to the e. Ignition cutoff on all bikes snowmobiles that exceed 5 mph. Crosstalk is used in super pro bike c vehicle and rider must meet all applicable safety rules for et andor mph. Street cars the following items are required for a vehicle and driver to pass tech. Aug 31, 2018 pro stock motorcycle boasts a 22 bike field for this 64th annual chevrolet performance u. Standard safety requirements are the only class rules.
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